I dont want to hijack the thread, but had a quick question based on your lovely collection. What's your impression on the 10.5?" Do you, personally, find it too blasty, or find any real deficiencies in the 556 caliber when using it with such a short barrel? I ask because you have just about every barrel lenght and configuration concievable there. Very nice collection. Do you have a favorite barrel "general purpose" barrel length? My dept issues the Colt select fire 6920 in a 14.5" and I'd have to say that's about my favorite. Obviously my personally owned are all 16.5 and 18", but I've never shot anything shorter.

Cameron,
I dont want to hijack the thread, but had a quick question based on your lovely collection. What's your impression on the 10.5?" Do you, personally, find it too blasty, or find any real deficiencies in the 556 caliber when using it with such a short barrel? I ask because you have just about every barrel lenght and configuration concievable there. Very nice collection. Do you have a favorite barrel "general purpose" barrel length?

I don't find the blast excessive with the 10.5". While there are always trade offs by decreasing barrel length you basically lose a little velocity and increase a little blast, for the advantages of size weight and maneuverability. Personally I find the SBR to make a lot of sense in 5.56, my two favourites and the ones I shoot the most often are the 10.5" and the 16" with a variable optic.

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